Venture Securities Corp (Ambler)


Venture Securities Corp is a large advisory firm based in Ambler. It manages $356.6 million of regulatory assets for 1,400 client accounts. It has been registered with the SEC as an adviser since 2001 and has operated in the jurisdictions of Arizona, California, Colorado, and 28 other states.

Venture Securities Corp provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses and portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles. It doesn't provide financial planning services to its clients. On top of advisory services, the firm doesn't engage in other business activities.

Venture Securities Corp: assets under management

The assets under management (AUM) of Venture Securities Corp is $356.6 million, all of which is managed in discretionary accounts. The firm's AUM has grown by 5% since the beginning of its operation, and the company doesn't manage any assets belonging to foreign clients.

The firm manages $356.6 million in discretionary accounts. On average, the discretionary accounts where all decisions are made on behalf of the client hold $254.72 thousand each.

Fees & Commissions

The advisory firm has a single stream of revenue. Clients pay Venture Securities Corp for their services and products based on a percentage of assets under management. Compensation based on assets under management promotes a long-term relationship between a client and the adviser and helps align mutual interests. These fees don’t include brokerage commissions, interest, taxes, and other account expenses.

Careers at Venture Securities Corp

Franklin Arden Burke has been acting as President since 1 Feb 1971. William Dean Karrash joined the executive team most recently as the Chief Compliance Officer.

Direct owners and executive officers


Name Entity Date acquired Ownership Employer ID
Franklin Arden Burke President/treasurer 1 Feb 1971 75% - 100% 35735
William Dean Karrash Chief compliance officer 1 Sep 2005 Other 2175578

Based in Ambler

The principal office where Venture Securities Corp performs its advisory services is located at 516 North Bethlehem Pike, Ambler, PA 19002 The mailing address of the firm is P.O. Box 950, Spring House, PA 19477. It doesn’t run an office outside of the United States.

You can reach the main office by calling the phone number 215-643-9100 or by fax 215-643-9106. The normal business hours are 9:00 - 5:00 on Monday - Friday. You can find more information about the New York firm at blbb.com.